Manchester City dealt injury blow as Kyle Walker is forced off early on during England's friendly...

Kyle Walker Injured In England Vs Brazil Friendly - Blow To Man City's Treble Hopes

Posted: 7:26 PM GMT, March 23, 2024 | Revised: 8:52 PM GMT, March 23, 2024

Manchester City received a setback due to an injury suffered by Kyle Walker. He had to be substituted after playing only 19 minutes in the match between England and Brazil.

Due to Harry Kane being out injured, Gareth Southgate appointed Walker as the captain for the friendly match that was held at Wembley.

The individual who is 33 years old quickly responded to the challenge posed by the Brazilian national football team. They hurriedly ran back to prevent Vinicius Jr, who is a player for the Spanish football team Real Madrid, from scoring after he found himself in a good position to do so.

Shortly after, Walker was given medical care on the field for an apparent problem with his hamstring.

The defender was not replaced right away. Instead, they continued to play for a few more minutes after coming back onto the field before someone else took their spot.

Stadium. The substitution was made due to an injury sustained by the right-back. This was disappointing news for fans and for the player himself. England went on to lose the match 1-0, but Walker's injury will be a concern for his club team as well, as he plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.

during the game. He was seen holding the back of his leg and seemed to be experiencing discomfort. The player was taken off and replaced by a teammate. The footballer from Manchester City team showed signs of trouble with his hamstring during the match. He was spotted clutching his leg and appeared to be in pain. Eventually, he was pulled out of the game and his spot filled by someone else.

Gareth Southgate decided to give his opportunity to Aston Villa player, Ezri Konsa, for his first match as a senior player in the English national team. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire was given the important role of leading the team as captain.

Pep Guardiola is likely hoping that making the substitution was simply a precautionary measure, as his team aims to achieve a historic feat as the first English squad to win consecutive trebles.

Next Sunday, City will face title competitors Arsenal in an important game that might lead them to the top of the Premier League for the first time since November.